Newtown Township • Financial Transparency
A quick, reader-friendly breakdown of where the money went—fund by fund and theme by theme.
Executive snapshot
- Total expenditures + transfers: $283,438.19 (made up of $269,195.30 in vendor checks and $14,242.89 in fund transfers).
- Key drivers cited in the bills list synthesis: professional inspection/consulting work, utilities, and winter operations (snow removal + salt), plus public safety vehicle repairs and 2026 recreation programming deposits.
Bottom line: The largest themes this cycle were inspections/engineering/legal services, utilities (especially street lights and hydrants), and winter maintenance—plus notable police/public works vehicle repair costs and advance payments for 2026 Adventure Camp trips.
A "Deep Dive" Podcast Analysis
Financial Overview by Fund
The distribution below reflects the summary table provided in the briefing document.
| Fund # | Fund name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | General Fund | $194,248.50 |
| 03 | Fire Protection Fund | $4,119.34 |
| 06 | Fire Hydrant Fund | $23,452.26 |
| 08 | Escrow Fund | $16,507.13 |
| 30 | Capital Projects Fund | $13,870.16 |
| 35 | Highway Aid Fund | $16,997.91 |
| TOTAL (All Funds) | $283,438.19 | |
Internal Transfers (what they were for)
The document notes $14,242.89 moved between accounts to support operations.
- General Fund → Capital Projects Fund: $13,870.16 (capital expenditures).
- General Fund ACH transfer: $372.73 (payroll-related benefits / HRA funding).
Where the Spending Clustered (themes)
1) Professional + municipal services
- Barry Isett & Associates: $55,749.60 (monthly inspection fees).
- Kilkenny Law: $6,350.59 (general legal services + BOS meetings + Chandler Hall due diligence).
- Curtin & Heefner: $3,159.00 (labor-related legal matters).
- Remington & Vernick: $10,832.60 (engineering, 2025 Road Program, MS4 consulting).
2) Infrastructure + public utilities
- PECO: total payments $22,043.59, including $12,586.65 for street lights.
- Newtown Artesian Water: $23,452.26 (fire hydrant services, Dec. 2025).
- Armour & Sons Electric: $6,928.45 (traffic signals/street lights), including a $5,075 annual maintenance agreement.
3) Public safety (police + fire)
- Carstar Fred Beans (vehicle 52-24): $12,774.42.
- Fred Beans Ford (vehicle 52-32): $2,444.11.
- Fire Protection Fund: $4,119.34 total (equipment + insurance/benefits, etc.).
- Professional memberships: Police Chiefs Association of Bucks County ($600) and other dues.
4) Public works + winter operations
- Snow plowing: Marrazzo Landscaping $12,672.50; Bert Rudy Excavating $3,656.25.
- Salt: Morton Salt $16,997.91 (~160 tons; Highway Aid Fund).
- Fleet repairs: Churchville Auto Body $12,775.52; Chapman Ford $1,644.51; NAPA parts $995.20.
5) Parks, recreation + community programs
The briefing notes multiple deposits for 2026 Adventure Camp trips and ongoing community classes.
- Adventure Camp deposits (examples): Medieval Times ($3,500), Monster Mini Golf ($2,000), Thrillz KOP ($2,000), Top Golf ($1,360), Dave & Buster’s ($1,050).
- Community classes: Yoga ($1,146.60), Japanese Jujitsu ($955.50), and room usage fees (Newtown Friends Meeting).
6) Escrow + capital projects
- Escrow Fund: $16,507.13 for engineering/legal reviews tied to private developments; Remington & Vernick performed the bulk of reviews ($15,173.13).
- Capital Projects Fund: $13,870.16 to Howell Engineering for design development of the Newtown Creek Pedestrian Crossing (PED-XING).
Takeaways to watch
- Winter costs add up fast: plowing + salt + fleet wear is a recurring seasonal spike.
- Utilities are a steady drumbeat: street lights and hydrants remain major line items.
- Escrow helps separate private-development review costs from general taxpayer-funded operations.
- Capital planning is underway for the Newtown Creek pedestrian crossing design phase.
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